New Year’s Reception in Nevada
2018/1/31
Consul General Yamada giving welcome remarks
Honorary Consul General in Las Vegas Kathleen Blakely delivering remarks
On Thursday, January 25, Consul General Jun Yamada, together with Honorary Consul General in Las Vegas Kathleen Blakely, hosted a New Year’s celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Around 100 guests joined the reception, including Nevada Assemblymember Keith Pickard, representatives of state and local governments, representatives from local Japan-affiliated companies, and members of community organizations.
In his remarks, Consul General Yamada expressed his appreciation for the efforts and initiatives by all guests to enhance the friendship between Japan and the state of Nevada. Following the Consul General’s remarks, several guests participated in a kagami biraki (ceremonial sake cask opening ceremony), and Assemblymember Pickard offered his own greetings to mark the occasion.
Throughout the venue, beautiful ikebana flower arrangements from the Sogetsu School were on display. Guests enjoyed live music performed by Ninjazz while partaking in lively conversation for the remainder of the event.
Around 100 guests joined the reception, including Nevada Assemblymember Keith Pickard, representatives of state and local governments, representatives from local Japan-affiliated companies, and members of community organizations.
In his remarks, Consul General Yamada expressed his appreciation for the efforts and initiatives by all guests to enhance the friendship between Japan and the state of Nevada. Following the Consul General’s remarks, several guests participated in a kagami biraki (ceremonial sake cask opening ceremony), and Assemblymember Pickard offered his own greetings to mark the occasion.
Throughout the venue, beautiful ikebana flower arrangements from the Sogetsu School were on display. Guests enjoyed live music performed by Ninjazz while partaking in lively conversation for the remainder of the event.
Guests participating in a kagami biraki
Assemblymember Keith Pickard delivering remarks
Deputy Consul of Mexico in Las Vegas Jeremías Guzmán Barrera leading the guests in a toast
Ninjazz performing live music for the guests
Guests enjoying the reception
A Sogetsu Ikebana arrangement on display
